St. Francis County, AR

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    2024 Population
    22,400
    US Senator
    John Boozman
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Tom Cotton
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    40.1
    1.01% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    28.5%
    2.28% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $42,574
    1.89% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $90,900
    3.65% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    7,644
    3.75% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in St. Francis County, AR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98.1% of the residents in St. Francis County, AR are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in St. Francis County, AR are East Arkansas Community College (681 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in St. Francis County, AR was $90,900, and the homeownership rate was 55.5%.

    Most people in St. Francis County, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23 minutes. The average car ownership in St. Francis County, AR was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    St. Francis County, AR is home to a population of 22.4k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.2% of St. Francis County, AR residents were born outside of the country (492 people).

    In 2024, there were 1.39 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.2k people) in St. Francis County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.8k White (Non-Hispanic) and 389 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.1%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.1% of St. Francis County, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in St. Francis County, AR was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in St. Francis County, AR
    1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      12.2k ± 114
    2. White (Non-Hispanic)
      8.8k ± 79
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      389 ± 122
    3.67%
    Hispanic Population
    821 people

    In 2024, there were 1.39 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.2k people) in St. Francis County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.8k White (Non-Hispanic) and 389 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    3.67% of the people in St. Francis County, AR are hispanic (821 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in St. Francis County, AR as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      66,868 ± 6,279 people
    2. El Salvador
      15,793 ± 3,077 people
    3. India
      10,798 ± 2,547 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 66,868 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 15,793 and India with 10,798.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.2%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    492 people
    1.9%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    431 people

    As of 2024, 2.2% of St. Francis County, AR residents (492 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in St. Francis County, AR was 1.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      427 ± 108
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      131 ± 66
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      77 ± 50

    St. Francis County, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.26 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    91.8% of the population of St. Francis County, AR has health coverage, with 28.3% on employee plans, 38.6% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 10.3% on non-group plans, and 0.978% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in St. Francis County, AR see 1,749 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,749 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2245 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 270 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,749 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in St. Francis County, AR

    Primary care physicians in St. Francis County, AR see an average of 1,749 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,749 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.7% under 18 years, 21.4% between 18 and 34 years, 33.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 20% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    8.2%
    Uninsured
    28.3%
    Employer Coverage
    38.6%
    Medicaid
    13.6%
    Medicare
    10.3%
    Non-Group
    0.978%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in St. Francis County, AR grew by 3.81% from 7.9% to 8.2%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in St. Francis County, AR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

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    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.55 in St. Francis County, AR.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 44.5% in St. Francis County, AR.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 11% in St. Francis County, AR.

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    Economy

    The economy of St. Francis County, AR employs 7.64k people. In 2024, the largest industries in St. Francis County, AR were Health Care & Social Assistance (1,150 people), Retail Trade (1,052 people), and Manufacturing (962 people), and the highest paying industries were Information ($83,333), Utilities ($71,154), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,597).

    Employment

    Occupations

    7.64k
    2024 Value
    ± 658
    −3.75%
    1 Year decline
    ± 12.4%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in St. Francis County, AR declined at a rate of −3.75%, from 7.94k employees to 7.64k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in St. Francis County, AR, are Production Occupations (832 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (712 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (672 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of St. Francis County, AR.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    7.64k
    2024 Value
    ± 658
    −3.75%
    1 Year decline
    ± 12.4%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in St. Francis County, AR declined at a rate of −3.75%, from 7.94k employees to 7.64k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in St. Francis County, AR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,150 people), Retail Trade (1,052 people), and Manufacturing (962 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of St. Francis County, AR, though some of these residents may live in St. Francis County, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $38,023
    Median earning men ± $6,589
    $30,190
    Median earning women ± $3,179

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($83,073), Wholesale Trade ($53,701), and Public Administration ($52,591).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,750), Other Services Except Public Administration ($40,241), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($37,716).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.24%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.35M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.24% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.69%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arkansas.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 44
      Retail Trade
    2. 33
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 25
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $51.6k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $28.4k
      Manufacturing
    3. $23.2k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing the state of Arkansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (33.6%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arkansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Arkansas

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    John Boozman
    Senator from Arkansas3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2011
    Tom Cotton
    Senator from Arkansas2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015

    John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing Arkansas.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in St. Francis County, AR awarded 681 degrees. The student population of St. Francis County, AR in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 503 male students and 898 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in St. Francis County, AR are Black or African American (318 and 46.8%), White (302 and 44.4%), Two or More Races (30 and 4.41%), and Hispanic or Latino (19 and 2.79%).

    The largest universities in St. Francis County, AR by number of degrees awarded are East Arkansas Community College (681 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in St. Francis County, AR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (198 and 29.1%), Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (72 and 10.6%), and General Biological Sciences (57 and 8.37%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 1,401 students enrolled in St. Francis County, AR, 35.9% men and 64.1% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 748 records, of which 60.6% were women and 39.4% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      149 degrees awarded
    2. General Biological Sciences
      57 degrees awarded
    3. Welding Technology
      23 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in St. Francis County, AR was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 149 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in St. Francis County, AR according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    East Arkansas Community College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    681 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was East Arkansas Community College with 681 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 251 men were awarded degrees from institutions in St. Francis County, AR, which is 0.584 times less than the 430 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 318 degrees mean that there were 1.05 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 302 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($3,270) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($360) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($2,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in St. Francis County, AR was $90,900 in 2024, which is 0.273 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $87,700 to $90,900, a 3.65% increase. The homeownership rate in St. Francis County, AR is 55.5%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in St. Francis County, AR have an average commute time of 23 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in St. Francis County, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 16.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in St. Francis County, AR. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.73%.

    Housing

    Property

    $90,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$7,692
    $4,319
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$409

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In St. Francis County, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in St. Francis County, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    55.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    69.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 55.5% of the housing units in St. Francis County, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 55.2%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in St. Francis County, AR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $42,574
    Median Household Income
    ± $6,151
    7.78k
    Number of Households
    ± 627

    In 2024, the median household income of the 7.78k households in St. Francis County, AR grew to $42,574 from the previous year's value of $41,784.

    The following chart displays the households in St. Francis County, AR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for St. Francis County, AR is from Arkansas.
    0.445
    2024 Wage GINI in Arkansas
    0.448
    2023 Wage GINI in Arkansas

    In 2024, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.445 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.844% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Arkansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (81.7%)
    2. Carpooled (11.9%)
    3. Worked At Home (2.97%)

    In 2024, 81.7% of workers in St. Francis County, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.9%) and those who worked at home (2.97%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    23 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in St. Francis County, AR have a shorter commute time (23 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.29% of the workforce in St. Francis County, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in St. Francis County, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in St. Francis County, AR have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 16.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in St. Francis County, AR. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.73%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    28.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in St. Francis County, AR (5.55k out of 19.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females < 5, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in St. Francis County, AR is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 45.6% of the children was living in poverty in St. Francis County, AR. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 2.3%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

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    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 777 in St. Francis County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 270% per 100,000 population.

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